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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.82, 142.22 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.82, 142.22 and 30.68 is: 46.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.82 : 142.22 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.82/142.22 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.82x = 142.22 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.82x = 4,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363.31/94.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.02

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