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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 130.62 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 130.62 and 59.68 is: 82.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 130.62 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/130.62 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 130.62 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 7,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794.75/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.34

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