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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 141.54 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 141.54 and 30.28 is: 45.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 141.54 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/141.54 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 141.54 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 4,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285.83/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.40

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