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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 129.47 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 129.47 and 55.01 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 129.47 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/129.47 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 129.47 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 7,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122.14/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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