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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 141.64 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 141.64 and 46.32 is: 69.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 141.64 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/141.64 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 141.64 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 6,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560.76/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.48

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