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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.84 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.84 and 53.38 is: 73.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.84 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.84 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.84 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 6,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984.24/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.64

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