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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.57, 141.83 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.57, 141.83 and 32.86 is: 49.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.57 : 141.83 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.57/141.83 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.57x = 141.83 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.57x = 4,660.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660.53/94.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.28

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