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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.70, 130.71 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.70, 130.71 and 55.37 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.70 : 130.71 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.70/130.71 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.70x = 130.71 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.70x = 7,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236.98/94.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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