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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.46 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.46 and 63.52 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.46 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.46 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.46 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 8,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286.82/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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