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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 120 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 120 and 52 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 120 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/120 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 120 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 6,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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