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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 141.92 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 141.92 and 49 is: 73.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 141.92 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/141.92 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 141.92 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 6,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954.08/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.49

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