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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.54, 140.19 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.54, 140.19 and 44.72 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.54 : 140.19 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.54/140.19 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.54x = 140.19 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.54x = 6,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269.30/93.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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