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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 129.61 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 129.61 and 52.49 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 129.61 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/129.61 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 129.61 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 6,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803.10/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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