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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 130.33 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 130.33 and 55.09 is: 76.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 130.33 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/130.33 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 130.33 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 7,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179.80/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.04

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