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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 141.62 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 141.62 and 48.88 is: 73.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 141.62 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/141.62 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 141.62 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 6,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922.15/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.23

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