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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.40 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.40 and 32.11 is: 48.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.40 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.40 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.40 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 4,476.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476.13/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.13

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