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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.29, 128.41 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.29, 128.41 and 71.42 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.29 : 128.41 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.29/128.41 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.29x = 128.41 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.29x = 9,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171.04/93.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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