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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 141.91 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 141.91 and 30.49 is: 45.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 141.91 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/141.91 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 141.91 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 4,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326.13/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.73

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