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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 142.28 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 142.28 and 40.77 is: 61.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 142.28 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/142.28 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 142.28 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 5,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800.76/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.10

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