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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 130.12 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 130.12 and 57.47 is: 79.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 130.12 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/130.12 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 130.12 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 7,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,477.55/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.30

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