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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.33, 130.17 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.33, 130.17 and 59.38 is: 81.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.33 : 130.17 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.33/130.17 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.33x = 130.17 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.33x = 7,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,729.17/94.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.94

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