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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 142.24 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 142.24 and 46.76 is: 70.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 142.24 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/142.24 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 142.24 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 6,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,651.14/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.10

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