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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 141.67 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 141.67 and 30.31 is: 45.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 141.67 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/141.67 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 141.67 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 4,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294.02/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.47

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