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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 140.99 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 140.99 and 33.13 is: 49.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 140.99 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/140.99 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 140.99 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 4,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671.00/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.69

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