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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 129.60 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 129.60 and 79.44 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 129.60 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/129.60 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 129.60 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 10,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,295.42/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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