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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 130.60 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 130.60 and 55.32 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 130.60 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/130.60 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 130.60 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 7,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224.65/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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