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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 130.32 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 130.32 and 59.48 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 130.32 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/130.32 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 130.32 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 7,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751.43/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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