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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.94, 93.74 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.94, 93.74 and 38.82 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.94 : 93.74 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.94/93.74 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.94x = 93.74 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.94x = 3,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638.79/67.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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