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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 141.92 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 141.92 and 29.64 is: 44.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 141.92 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/141.92 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 141.92 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 4,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206.51/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.45

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