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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 142.05 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 142.05 and 40.58 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 142.05 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/142.05 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 142.05 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 5,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764.39/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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