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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 141.86 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 141.86 and 33.68 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 141.86 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/141.86 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 141.86 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 4,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777.84/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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