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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.65, 140.51 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.65, 140.51 and 47.99 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.65 : 140.51 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.65/140.51 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.65x = 140.51 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.65x = 6,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743.55/93.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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