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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.53, 140.36 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.53, 140.36 and 45.47 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.53 : 140.36 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.53/140.36 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.53x = 140.36 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.53x = 6,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382.63/93.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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