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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 130.09 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 130.09 and 52.83 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 130.09 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/130.09 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 130.09 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 6,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872.07/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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