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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 130.58 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 130.58 and 55.80 is: 77.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 130.58 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/130.58 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 130.58 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 7,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286.09/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.02

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