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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.61, 140.41 and 29.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.61, 140.41 and 29.49 is: 44.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.61 : 140.41 = 29.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.61/140.41 = 29.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.61x = 140.41 × 29.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.61x = 4,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140.06/93.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.23

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