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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.92, 130.41 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.92, 130.41 and 38.81 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.92 : 130.41 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.92/130.41 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.92x = 130.41 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.92x = 5,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061.54/86.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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