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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.47, 130.31 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.47, 130.31 and 61.28 is: 84.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.47 : 130.31 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.47/130.31 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.47x = 130.31 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.47x = 7,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985.52/94.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.53

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