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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 129.76 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 129.76 and 52.58 is: 72.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 129.76 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/129.76 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 129.76 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 6,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,823.34/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.56

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