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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 141.72 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 141.72 and 46.40 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 141.72 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/141.72 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 141.72 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 6,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575.81/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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