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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.98, 93.79 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.98, 93.79 and 38.87 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.98 : 93.79 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.98/93.79 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.98x = 93.79 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.98x = 3,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645.20/67.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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