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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 129.25 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 129.25 and 54.84 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 129.25 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/129.25 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 129.25 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 7,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088.31/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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