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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.65, 140.45 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.65, 140.45 and 29.52 is: 44.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.65 : 140.45 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.65/140.45 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.65x = 140.45 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.65x = 4,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146.08/93.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.27

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