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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 130.58 and 57.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 130.58 and 57.75 is: 79.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 130.58 = 57.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/130.58 = 57.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 130.58 × 57.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 7,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541.00/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.73

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