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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 131.02 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 131.02 and 51.28 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 131.02 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/131.02 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 131.02 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 6,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718.32/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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