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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.69, 129.28 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.69, 129.28 and 53.81 is: 74.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.69 : 129.28 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.69/129.28 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.69x = 129.28 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.69x = 6,956.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956.56/93.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.25

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