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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 142.26 and 40.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 142.26 and 40.01 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 142.26 = 40.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/142.26 = 40.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 142.26 × 40.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 5,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.11/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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