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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.82 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.82 and 59.88 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.82 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.82 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.82 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 7,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833.50/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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