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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 130.08 and 52.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 130.08 and 52.81 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 130.08 = 52.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/130.08 = 52.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 130.08 × 52.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 6,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869.20/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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