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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.73, 130.14 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.73, 130.14 and 38.67 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.73 : 130.14 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.73/130.14 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.73x = 130.14 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.73x = 5,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032.51/86.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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