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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 130.12 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 130.12 and 52.27 is: 72.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 130.12 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/130.12 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 130.12 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 6,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,801.37/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.13

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