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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 128.44 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 128.44 and 72.24 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 128.44 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/128.44 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 128.44 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 9,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.51/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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