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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 142.10 and 30.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 142.10 and 30.62 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 142.10 = 30.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/142.10 = 30.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 142.10 × 30.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 4,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350.24/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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