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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 130.31 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 130.31 and 59.43 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 130.31 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/130.31 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 130.31 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 7,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744.32/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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