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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 129.85 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 129.85 and 57.28 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 129.85 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/129.85 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 129.85 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 7,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437.81/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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