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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 130.75 and 57.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 130.75 and 57.90 is: 79.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 130.75 = 57.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/130.75 = 57.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 130.75 × 57.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 7,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570.43/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.89

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