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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.61, 140.49 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.61, 140.49 and 47.96 is: 71.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.61 : 140.49 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.61/140.49 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.61x = 140.49 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.61x = 6,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737.90/93.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.98

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