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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 130.32 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 130.32 and 55.64 is: 76.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 130.32 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/130.32 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 130.32 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 7,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251.00/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.79

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