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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 129.39 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 129.39 and 52.32 is: 72.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 129.39 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/129.39 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 129.39 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 6,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,769.68/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.20

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