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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 129.78 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 129.78 and 59.10 is: 81.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 129.78 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/129.78 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 129.78 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 7,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670.00/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.53

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