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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.65, 140.44 and 28.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.65, 140.44 and 28.65 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.65 : 140.44 = 28.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.65/140.44 = 28.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.65x = 140.44 × 28.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.65x = 4,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023.61/93.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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