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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 141.44 and 48.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 141.44 and 48.65 is: 72.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 141.44 = 48.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/141.44 = 48.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 141.44 × 48.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 6,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880.11/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.98

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