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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 129.33 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 129.33 and 54.91 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 129.33 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/129.33 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 129.33 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 7,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100.86/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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