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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 130.81 and 62.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 130.81 and 62.05 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 130.81 = 62.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/130.81 = 62.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 130.81 × 62.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 8,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116.76/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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