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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.94, 93.77 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.94, 93.77 and 38.85 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.94 : 93.77 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.94/93.77 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.94x = 93.77 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.94x = 3,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642.96/67.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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