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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.06, 130.64 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.06, 130.64 and 38.97 is: 58.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.06 : 130.64 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.06/130.64 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.06x = 130.64 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.06x = 5,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091.04/87.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.48

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