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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 141.73 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 141.73 and 29.51 is: 44.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 141.73 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/141.73 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 141.73 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 4,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182.31/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.24

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