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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 130.29 and 57.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 130.29 and 57.54 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 130.29 = 57.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/130.29 = 57.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 130.29 × 57.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 7,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,496.89/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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