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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.41 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.41 and 52.77 is: 79.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.41 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.41 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.41 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 6,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.74/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.10

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