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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.07, 93.96 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.07, 93.96 and 38.97 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.07 : 93.96 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.07/93.96 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.07x = 93.96 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.07x = 3,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.96/68.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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