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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 129.96 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 129.96 and 55.38 is: 76.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 129.96 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/129.96 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 129.96 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 7,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197.18/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.40

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