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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.62, 140.34 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.62, 140.34 and 47.36 is: 70.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.62 : 140.34 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.62/140.34 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.62x = 140.34 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.62x = 6,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646.50/93.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.99

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