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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 130.48 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 130.48 and 63.48 is: 87.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 130.48 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/130.48 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 130.48 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 8,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283.20/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.64

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