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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 141.36 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 141.36 and 30.09 is: 45.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 141.36 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/141.36 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 141.36 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 4,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254.11/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.15

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