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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 129.98 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 129.98 and 66.62 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 129.98 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/129.98 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 129.98 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 8,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659.76/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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