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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.44 and 47.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.44 and 47.31 is: 70.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.44 = 47.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.44 = 47.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.44 × 47.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 6,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596.91/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.93

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