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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.38 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.38 and 46.74 is: 70.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.38 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.38 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.38 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 6,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514.62/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.05

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