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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 129.64 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 129.64 and 54.60 is: 75.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 129.64 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/129.64 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 129.64 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 7,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078.34/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.35

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