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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.42 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.42 and 46.84 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.42 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.42 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.42 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 6,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670.95/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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