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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 130 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 130 and 55.40 is: 76.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 130 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/130 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 130 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 7,202
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.47

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