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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.70, 130.73 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.70, 130.73 and 59.72 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.70 : 130.73 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.70/130.73 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.70x = 130.73 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.70x = 7,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.24/94.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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