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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.11, 195.12 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.11, 195.12 and 38.79 is: 58.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.11 : 195.12 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.11/195.12 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.11x = 195.12 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.11x = 7,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,568.70/130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.17

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