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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.67, 129.24 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.67, 129.24 and 54.88 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.67 : 129.24 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.67/129.24 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.67x = 129.24 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.67x = 7,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092.37/93.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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