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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 130.28 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 130.28 and 57.58 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 130.28 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/130.28 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 130.28 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 7,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500.91/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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