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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 142.37 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 142.37 and 29.92 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 142.37 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/142.37 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 142.37 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 4,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259.71/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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