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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 142.41 and 30.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 142.41 and 30.82 is: 46.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 142.41 = 30.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/142.41 = 30.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 142.41 × 30.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 4,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389.08/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.22

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