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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 130.29 and 57.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 130.29 and 57.60 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 130.29 = 57.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/130.29 = 57.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 130.29 × 57.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 7,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504.70/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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