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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 130.52 and 57.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 130.52 and 57.75 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 130.52 = 57.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/130.52 = 57.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 130.52 × 57.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 7,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537.24/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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