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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 130.18 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 130.18 and 61.62 is: 84.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 130.18 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/130.18 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 130.18 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 8,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021.69/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.96

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