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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 130.65 and 57.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 130.65 and 57.84 is: 79.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 130.65 = 57.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/130.65 = 57.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 130.65 × 57.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 7,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556.80/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.84

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