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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 142.22 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 142.22 and 33.95 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 142.22 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/142.22 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 142.22 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 4,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827.49/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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