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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 142.18 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 142.18 and 33.94 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 142.18 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/142.18 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 142.18 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 4,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.59/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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