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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.33, 141.27 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.33, 141.27 and 48.55 is: 72.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.33 : 141.27 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.33/141.27 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.33x = 141.27 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.33x = 6,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858.66/94.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.71

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