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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 130.07 and 57.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 130.07 and 57.43 is: 79.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 130.07 = 57.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/130.07 = 57.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 130.07 × 57.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 7,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469.92/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.21

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