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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 129.90 and 57.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 129.90 and 57.30 is: 79.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 129.90 = 57.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/129.90 = 57.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 129.90 × 57.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 7,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443.27/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.04

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