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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 129.25 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 129.25 and 52.21 is: 72.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 129.25 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/129.25 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 129.25 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 6,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748.14/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.05

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