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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 195.20 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 195.20 and 38.82 is: 58.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 195.20 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/195.20 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 195.20 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 7,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578.42/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.24

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