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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.49, 130.41 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.49, 130.41 and 61.72 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.49 : 130.41 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.49/130.41 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.49x = 130.41 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.49x = 8,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,048.91/94.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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