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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 130.06 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 130.06 and 52.79 is: 72.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 130.06 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/130.06 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 130.06 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 6,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865.60/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.84

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