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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 130.07 and 57.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 130.07 and 57.40 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 130.07 = 57.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/130.07 = 57.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 130.07 × 57.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 7,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466.06/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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