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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 130.80 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 130.80 and 62.02 is: 85.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 130.80 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/130.80 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 130.80 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 8,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112.22/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.63

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