Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 195 and 44.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130, 195 and 44.50 is: 66.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130 : 195 = 44.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130/195 = 44.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130x = 195 × 44.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130x = 8,677.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,677.50/130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66.75
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