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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 130.48 and 53.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 130.48 and 53.10 is: 73.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 130.48 = 53.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/130.48 = 53.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 130.48 × 53.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 6,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928.38/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.28

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