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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 130.71 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 130.71 and 62.07 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 130.71 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/130.71 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 130.71 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 8,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112.91/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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