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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.93, 101.74 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.93, 101.74 and 38.96 is: 58.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.93 : 101.74 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.93/101.74 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.93x = 101.74 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.93x = 3,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963.09/67.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.34

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