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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.06, 140.98 and 47.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.06, 140.98 and 47.82 is: 71.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.06 : 140.98 = 47.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.06/140.98 = 47.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.06x = 140.98 × 47.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.06x = 6,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,741.66/94.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.67

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