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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.91, 93.67 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.91, 93.67 and 52.35 is: 72.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.91 : 93.67 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.91/93.67 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.91x = 93.67 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.91x = 4,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.62/67.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.21

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