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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 141.28 and 29.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 141.28 and 29.17 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 141.28 = 29.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/141.28 = 29.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 141.28 × 29.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 4,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121.14/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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