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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 130.26 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 130.26 and 57.59 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 130.26 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/130.26 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 130.26 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 7,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501.73/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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