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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 141.90 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 141.90 and 33.73 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 141.90 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/141.90 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 141.90 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 4,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786.29/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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