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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 129.96 and 55.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 129.96 and 55.36 is: 76.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 129.96 = 55.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/129.96 = 55.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 129.96 × 55.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 7,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194.59/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.39

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