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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.36, 140.10 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.36, 140.10 and 29.28 is: 43.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.36 : 140.10 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.36/140.10 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.36x = 140.10 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.36x = 4,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.13/93.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.94

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