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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 130.35 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 130.35 and 61.29 is: 84.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 130.35 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/130.35 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 130.35 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 7,989.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989.15/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.56

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