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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 142.21 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 142.21 and 39.96 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 142.21 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/142.21 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 142.21 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 5,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682.71/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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