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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 130.41 and 57.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 130.41 and 57.66 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 130.41 = 57.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/130.41 = 57.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 130.41 × 57.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 7,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519.44/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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