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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 130.66 and 52.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 130.66 and 52.67 is: 72.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 130.66 = 52.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/130.66 = 52.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 130.66 × 52.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 6,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.43/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.68

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