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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.33, 128.61 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.33, 128.61 and 72.52 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.33 : 128.61 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.33/128.61 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.33x = 128.61 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.33x = 9,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326.48/93.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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