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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 139.63 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 139.63 and 47.44 is: 71.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 139.63 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/139.63 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 139.63 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 6,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,624.05/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.12

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