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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.91, 140.86 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.91, 140.86 and 29.78 is: 44.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.91 : 140.86 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.91/140.86 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.91x = 140.86 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.91x = 4,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195.16/93.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.67

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