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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 130.68 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 130.68 and 59.76 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 130.68 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/130.68 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 130.68 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 7,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.44/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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