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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.39, 130.25 and 57.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.39, 130.25 and 57.55 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.39 : 130.25 = 57.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.39/130.25 = 57.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.39x = 130.25 × 57.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.39x = 7,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495.24/94.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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