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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 130.18 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 130.18 and 52.89 is: 72.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 130.18 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/130.18 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 130.18 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 6,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884.57/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.98

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