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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 130.05 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 130.05 and 59.26 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 130.05 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/130.05 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 130.05 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 7,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706.76/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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