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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 141.55 and 29.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 141.55 and 29.38 is: 44.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 141.55 = 29.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/141.55 = 29.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 141.55 × 29.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 4,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158.74/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.05

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