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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.83, 140.80 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.83, 140.80 and 48.21 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.83 : 140.80 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.83/140.80 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.83x = 140.80 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.83x = 6,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788.20/93.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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