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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.98, 93.81 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.98, 93.81 and 38.85 is: 53.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.98 : 93.81 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.98/93.81 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.98x = 93.81 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.98x = 3,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644.52/67.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.61

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