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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 142.31 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 142.31 and 29.86 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 142.31 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/142.31 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 142.31 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 4,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249.38/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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