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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 140.33 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 140.33 and 47.90 is: 71.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 140.33 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/140.33 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 140.33 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 6,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720.87/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.76

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