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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 130.74 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 130.74 and 55.42 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 130.74 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/130.74 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 130.74 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 7,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245.61/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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