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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 141.46 and 29.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 141.46 and 29.31 is: 43.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 141.46 = 29.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/141.46 = 29.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 141.46 × 29.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 4,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146.19/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.96

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