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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 129.87 and 52.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 129.87 and 52.67 is: 72.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 129.87 = 52.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/129.87 = 52.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 129.87 × 52.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 6,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.15/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.69

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