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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 130.59 and 57.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 130.59 and 57.81 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 130.59 = 57.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/130.59 = 57.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 130.59 × 57.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 7,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549.41/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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