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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 129.92 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 129.92 and 55.29 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 129.92 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/129.92 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 129.92 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 7,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183.00/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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