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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.70, 130.66 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.70, 130.66 and 59.27 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.70 : 130.66 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.70/130.66 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.70x = 130.66 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.70x = 7,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744.22/94.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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