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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 142.21 and 49.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 142.21 and 49.14 is: 73.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 142.21 = 49.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/142.21 = 49.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 142.21 × 49.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 6,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988.20/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.72

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