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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.10, 129.85 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.10, 129.85 and 52.65 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.10 : 129.85 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.10/129.85 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.10x = 129.85 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.10x = 6,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836.60/94.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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