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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 130.71 and 57.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 130.71 and 57.87 is: 79.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 130.71 = 57.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/130.71 = 57.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 130.71 × 57.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 7,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564.19/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.87

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