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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 129.65 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 129.65 and 61.17 is: 84.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 129.65 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/129.65 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 129.65 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 7,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930.38/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.43

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