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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 141.67 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 141.67 and 29.46 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 141.67 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/141.67 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 141.67 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 4,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173.60/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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