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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.53 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.53 and 57.76 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.53 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.53 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.53 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 7,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539.41/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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