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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 140.71 and 28.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 140.71 and 28.82 is: 43.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 140.71 = 28.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/140.71 = 28.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 140.71 × 28.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 4,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055.01/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.21

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