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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 141.69 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 141.69 and 36.68 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 141.69 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/141.69 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 141.69 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 5,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196.62/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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