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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.91, 103.16 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.91, 103.16 and 38.38 is: 57.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.91 : 103.16 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.91/103.16 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.91x = 103.16 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.91x = 3,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959.35/68.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.46

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