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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 129.72 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 129.72 and 61.28 is: 84.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 129.72 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/129.72 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 129.72 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 7,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949.24/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.56

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