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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.21, 128.68 and 56.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.21, 128.68 and 56.38 is: 77.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.21 : 128.68 = 56.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.21/128.68 = 56.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.21x = 128.68 × 56.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.21x = 7,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254.98/93.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.83

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