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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 129.93 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 129.93 and 52.70 is: 72.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 129.93 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/129.93 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 129.93 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 6,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847.64/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.73

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