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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 93.86 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 93.86 and 38.91 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 93.86 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/93.86 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 93.86 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 3,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651.90/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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