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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.93, 146.89 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.93, 146.89 and 32.93 is: 49.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.93 : 146.89 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.93/146.89 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.93x = 146.89 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.93x = 4,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836.36/97.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.39

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