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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.09, 130.65 and 48.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.09, 130.65 and 48.59 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.09 : 130.65 = 48.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.09/130.65 = 48.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.09x = 130.65 × 48.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.09x = 6,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,348.04/87.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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