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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 129.98 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 129.98 and 59.24 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 129.98 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/129.98 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 129.98 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 7,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699.22/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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