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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.04, 130.61 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.04, 130.61 and 50.50 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.04 : 130.61 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.04/130.61 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.04x = 130.61 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.04x = 6,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595.81/87.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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