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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 142.04 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 142.04 and 40.58 is: 60.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 142.04 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/142.04 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 142.04 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 5,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764.14/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.88

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