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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.78, 129.47 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.78, 129.47 and 64.62 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.78 : 129.47 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.78/129.47 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.78x = 129.47 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.78x = 8,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366.03/93.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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