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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 130.16 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 130.16 and 57.47 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 130.16 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/130.16 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 130.16 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 7,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479.79/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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