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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 141.45 and 40.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 141.45 and 40.18 is: 60.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 141.45 = 40.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/141.45 = 40.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 141.45 × 40.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 5,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682.75/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.28

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