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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 131.05 and 57.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 131.05 and 57.60 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 131.05 = 57.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/131.05 = 57.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 131.05 × 57.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 7,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548.48/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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