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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.70, 130.74 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.70, 130.74 and 62.04 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.70 : 130.74 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.70/130.74 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.70x = 130.74 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.70x = 8,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111.11/94.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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