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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 142.17 and 37.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 142.17 and 37.01 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 142.17 = 37.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/142.17 = 37.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 142.17 × 37.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 5,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261.71/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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