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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.10, 129.85 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.10, 129.85 and 55.28 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.10 : 129.85 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.10/129.85 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.10x = 129.85 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.10x = 7,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178.11/94.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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