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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.46 and 43.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.46 and 43.63 is: 65.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.46 = 43.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.46 = 43.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.46 × 43.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 5,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.97/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.42

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