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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 141.89 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 141.89 and 33.72 is: 50.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 141.89 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/141.89 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 141.89 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 4,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783.97/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.58

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