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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.47 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.47 and 56.44 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.47 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.47 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.47 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 8,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.65/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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