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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 130.31 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 130.31 and 63.39 is: 87.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 130.31 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/130.31 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 130.31 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 8,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261.12/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.46

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