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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.99, 129.71 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.99, 129.71 and 54.66 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.99 : 129.71 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.99/129.71 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.99x = 129.71 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.99x = 7,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089.95/93.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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