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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 129.97 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 129.97 and 61.50 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 129.97 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/129.97 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 129.97 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 7,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993.16/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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