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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 129.76 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 129.76 and 52.57 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 129.76 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/129.76 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 129.76 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 6,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821.92/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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