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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 141.06 and 48.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 141.06 and 48.37 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 141.06 = 48.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/141.06 = 48.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 141.06 × 48.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 6,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823.07/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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