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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 130.28 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 130.28 and 59.47 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 130.28 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/130.28 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 130.28 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 7,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747.13/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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