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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 130.32 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 130.32 and 55.66 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 130.32 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/130.32 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 130.32 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 7,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253.61/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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