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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.90, 129.59 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.90, 129.59 and 52.47 is: 72.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.90 : 129.59 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.90/129.59 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.90x = 129.59 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.90x = 6,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799.82/93.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.41

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