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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 130.38 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 130.38 and 68.32 is: 94.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 130.38 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/130.38 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 130.38 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 8,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,907.56/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.30

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