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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.79 and 48.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.79 and 48.89 is: 73.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.79 = 48.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.79 = 48.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.79 × 48.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 6,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932.11/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.29

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