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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.30, 128.74 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.30, 128.74 and 55.94 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.30 : 128.74 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.30/128.74 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.30x = 128.74 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.30x = 7,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201.90/93.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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