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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.05, 130.50 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.05, 130.50 and 38.93 is: 58.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.05 : 130.50 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.05/130.50 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.05x = 130.50 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.05x = 5,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080.17/87.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.36

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