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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 129.54 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 129.54 and 57.07 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 129.54 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/129.54 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 129.54 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 7,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392.85/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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