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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 131 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 131 and 53.47 is: 73.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 131 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/131 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 131 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 7,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004.57/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.79

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