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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 129.72 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 129.72 and 66.40 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 129.72 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/129.72 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 129.72 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 8,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613.41/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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