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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 142.14 and 29.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 142.14 and 29.77 is: 44.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 142.14 = 29.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/142.14 = 29.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 142.14 × 29.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 4,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230.80/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.64

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