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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.27, 130.06 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.27, 130.06 and 59.34 is: 81.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.27 : 130.06 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.27/130.06 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.27x = 130.06 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.27x = 7,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717.11/94.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.86

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