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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 120.08 and 52.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 120.08 and 52.05 is: 71.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 120.08 = 52.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/120.08 = 52.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 120.08 × 52.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 6,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250.16/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.82

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