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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.39, 128.88 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.39, 128.88 and 53.51 is: 73.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.39 : 128.88 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.39/128.88 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.39x = 128.88 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.39x = 6,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895.72/93.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.84

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