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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.47, 130.32 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.47, 130.32 and 68.24 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.47 : 130.32 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.47/130.32 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.47x = 130.32 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.47x = 8,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.39/94.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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