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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.67, 140.48 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.67, 140.48 and 28.68 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.67 : 140.48 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.67/140.48 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.67x = 140.48 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.67x = 4,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028.26/93.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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