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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.29 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.29 and 49.28 is: 73.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.29 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.29 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.29 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 7,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011.34/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.86

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