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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.02, 130.56 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.02, 130.56 and 38.93 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.02 : 130.56 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.02/130.56 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.02x = 130.56 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.02x = 5,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082.70/87.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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