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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 130.64 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 130.64 and 61.47 is: 84.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 130.64 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/130.64 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 130.64 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 8,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,030.13/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.85

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