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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.05, 130.59 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.05, 130.59 and 38.95 is: 58.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.05 : 130.59 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.05/130.59 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.05x = 130.59 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.05x = 5,086.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086.15/87.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.43

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