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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 129.36 and 64.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 129.36 and 64.80 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 129.36 = 64.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/129.36 = 64.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 129.36 × 64.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 8,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,382.53/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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