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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.39, 130.26 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.39, 130.26 and 55.60 is: 76.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.39 : 130.26 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.39/130.26 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.39x = 130.26 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.39x = 7,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242.46/94.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.73

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