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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.69, 140.53 and 29.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.69, 140.53 and 29.56 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.69 : 140.53 = 29.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.69/140.53 = 29.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.69x = 140.53 × 29.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.69x = 4,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154.46/93.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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