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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.01, 130.42 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.01, 130.42 and 38.30 is: 57.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.01 : 130.42 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.01/130.42 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.01x = 130.42 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.01x = 4,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995.09/87.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.41

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