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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 140.70 and 29.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 140.70 and 29.67 is: 44.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 140.70 = 29.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/140.70 = 29.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 140.70 × 29.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 4,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.57/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.50

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