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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 129.88 and 57.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 129.88 and 57.32 is: 79.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 129.88 = 57.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/129.88 = 57.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 129.88 × 57.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 7,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444.72/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.07

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