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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 130.63 and 57.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 130.63 and 57.82 is: 79.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 130.63 = 57.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/130.63 = 57.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 130.63 × 57.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 7,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553.03/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.77

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