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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 130.06 and 57.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 130.06 and 57.38 is: 79.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 130.06 = 57.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/130.06 = 57.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 130.06 × 57.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 7,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462.84/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.21

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