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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 141.92 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 141.92 and 33.77 is: 50.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 141.92 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/141.92 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 141.92 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 4,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791.76/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.61

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