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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87, 130.55 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87, 130.55 and 44.25 is: 66.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87 : 130.55 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87/130.55 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87x = 130.55 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87x = 5,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,776.62/87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.40

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