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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 129.59 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 129.59 and 57.08 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 129.59 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/129.59 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 129.59 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 7,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,397.00/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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