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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 140.31 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 140.31 and 44.87 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 140.31 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/140.31 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 140.31 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 6,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295.71/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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