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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.55 and 41.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.55 and 41.45 is: 62.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.55 = 41.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.55 = 41.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.55 × 41.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 5,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410.44/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.14

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