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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 141.84 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 141.84 and 46.44 is: 69.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 141.84 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/141.84 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 141.84 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 6,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587.05/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.60

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