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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 141.95 and 32.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 141.95 and 32.95 is: 49.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 141.95 = 32.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/141.95 = 32.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 141.95 × 32.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 4,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677.25/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.42

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