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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 140.98 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 140.98 and 29.84 is: 44.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 140.98 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/140.98 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 140.98 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 4,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206.84/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.77

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