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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 129.15 and 56.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 129.15 and 56.73 is: 78.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 129.15 = 56.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/129.15 = 56.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 129.15 × 56.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 7,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326.68/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.28

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