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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 130.82 and 57.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 130.82 and 57.95 is: 79.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 130.82 = 57.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/130.82 = 57.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 130.82 × 57.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 7,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580.40/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.98

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