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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 129.89 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 129.89 and 52.68 is: 72.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 129.89 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/129.89 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 129.89 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 6,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842.88/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.70

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