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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.81, 130.83 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.81, 130.83 and 53.37 is: 73.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.81 : 130.83 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.81/130.83 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.81x = 130.83 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.81x = 6,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982.40/94.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.65

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