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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 130.22 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 130.22 and 59.40 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 130.22 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/130.22 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 130.22 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 7,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,734.77/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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