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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 142.18 and 43.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 142.18 and 43.37 is: 65.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 142.18 = 43.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/142.18 = 43.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 142.18 × 43.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 6,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165.42/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.05

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