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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.97, 129.67 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.97, 129.67 and 54.62 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.97 : 129.67 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.97/129.67 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.97x = 129.67 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.97x = 7,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082.58/93.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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