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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 130.87 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 130.87 and 57.50 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 130.87 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/130.87 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 130.87 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 7,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524.23/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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