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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.16, 139.80 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.16, 139.80 and 47.52 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.16 : 139.80 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.16/139.80 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.16x = 139.80 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.16x = 6,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643.30/93.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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