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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 130.69 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 130.69 and 53.26 is: 73.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 130.69 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/130.69 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 130.69 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 6,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960.55/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.49

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