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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 141.48 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 141.48 and 50.88 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 141.48 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/141.48 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 141.48 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 7,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198.50/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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