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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.53, 140.28 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.53, 140.28 and 35.74 is: 53.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.53 : 140.28 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.53/140.28 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.53x = 140.28 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.53x = 5,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013.85/93.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.61

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