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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.93, 93.68 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.93, 93.68 and 52.39 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.93 : 93.68 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.93/93.68 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.93x = 93.68 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.93x = 4,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907.93/67.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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