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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.71, 140.68 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.71, 140.68 and 48.17 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.71 : 140.68 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.71/140.68 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.71x = 140.68 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.71x = 6,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,776.56/93.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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