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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 139.72 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 139.72 and 47.47 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 139.72 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/139.72 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 139.72 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 6,632.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632.51/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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