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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.68, 140.43 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.68, 140.43 and 44.90 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.68 : 140.43 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.68/140.43 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.68x = 140.43 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.68x = 6,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,304.38/93.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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