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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 130.04 and 57.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 130.04 and 57.37 is: 79.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 130.04 = 57.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/130.04 = 57.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 130.04 × 57.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 7,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459.46/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.18

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