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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 142.17 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 142.17 and 49.11 is: 73.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 142.17 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/142.17 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 142.17 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 6,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981.97/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.67

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