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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 130.71 and 55.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 130.71 and 55.91 is: 77.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 130.71 = 55.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/130.71 = 55.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 130.71 × 55.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 7,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308.00/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.15

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