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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 130.48 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 130.48 and 55.76 is: 76.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 130.48 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/130.48 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 130.48 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 7,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275.56/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.92

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