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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 142.03 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 142.03 and 33.86 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 142.03 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/142.03 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 142.03 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 4,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809.14/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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