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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 130.71 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 130.71 and 59.77 is: 82.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 130.71 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/130.71 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 130.71 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 7,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812.54/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.46

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