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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 129.27 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 129.27 and 64.59 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 129.27 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/129.27 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 129.27 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 8,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,349.55/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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