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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 129.88 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 129.88 and 52.66 is: 72.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 129.88 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/129.88 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 129.88 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 6,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,839.81/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.68

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