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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 142.18 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 142.18 and 49.13 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 142.18 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/142.18 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 142.18 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 6,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984.47/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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