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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.76, 130.08 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.76, 130.08 and 38.01 is: 56.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.76 : 130.08 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.76/130.08 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.76x = 130.08 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.76x = 4,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944.34/86.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.99

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