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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 141.63 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 141.63 and 46.32 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 141.63 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/141.63 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 141.63 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 6,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560.30/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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