Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.99, 140.97 and 42.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93.99, 140.97 and 42.62 is: 63.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93.99 : 140.97 = 42.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93.99/140.97 = 42.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93.99x = 140.97 × 42.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93.99x = 6,008.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,008.14/93.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63.92
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