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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 130.38 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 130.38 and 57.16 is: 78.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 130.38 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/130.38 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 130.38 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 7,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452.19/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.88

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