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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 130.26 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 130.26 and 63.38 is: 87.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 130.26 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/130.26 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 130.26 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 8,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256.44/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.45

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