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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 141.95 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 141.95 and 40.55 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 141.95 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/141.95 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 141.95 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 5,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755.16/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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