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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 130.91 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 130.91 and 58.01 is: 80.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 130.91 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/130.91 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 130.91 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 7,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593.14/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.06

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