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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 129.52 and 64.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 129.52 and 64.79 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 129.52 = 64.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/129.52 = 64.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 129.52 × 64.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 8,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,391.60/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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