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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.63, 140.46 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.63, 140.46 and 29.50 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.63 : 140.46 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.63/140.46 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.63x = 140.46 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.63x = 4,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143.57/93.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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