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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 141.37 and 36.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 141.37 and 36.47 is: 54.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 141.37 = 36.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/141.37 = 36.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 141.37 × 36.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 5,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.76/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.73

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