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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.70, 130.68 and 57.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.70, 130.68 and 57.88 is: 79.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.70 : 130.68 = 57.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.70/130.68 = 57.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.70x = 130.68 × 57.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.70x = 7,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563.76/94.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.87

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