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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 130.25 and 63.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 130.25 and 63.35 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 130.25 = 63.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/130.25 = 63.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 130.25 × 63.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 8,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250.37/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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