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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 130.33 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 130.33 and 53.01 is: 73.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 130.33 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/130.33 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 130.33 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 6,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908.14/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.14

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