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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.09, 129.86 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.09, 129.86 and 57.28 is: 79.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.09 : 129.86 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.09/129.86 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.09x = 129.86 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.09x = 7,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437.99/94.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.05

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