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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.92, 129.61 and 52.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.92, 129.61 and 52.48 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.92 : 129.61 = 52.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.92/129.61 = 52.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.92x = 129.61 × 52.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.92x = 6,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,801.48/93.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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