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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 142.03 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 142.03 and 36.96 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 142.03 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/142.03 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 142.03 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 5,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249.43/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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