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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 141.54 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 141.54 and 30.25 is: 45.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 141.54 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/141.54 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 141.54 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 4,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281.59/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.35

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