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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.38 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.38 and 26.43 is: 39.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.38 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.38 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.38 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 3,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763.20/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.65

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