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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.56 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.56 and 35.22 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.56 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.56 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.56 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 4,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915.30/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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