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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 129.97 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 129.97 and 52.74 is: 72.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 129.97 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/129.97 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 129.97 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 6,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853.97/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.78

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