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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.10, 129.79 and 57.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.10, 129.79 and 57.25 is: 78.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.10 : 129.79 = 57.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.10/129.79 = 57.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.10x = 129.79 × 57.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.10x = 7,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430.48/94.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.96

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