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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.09, 130.46 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.09, 130.46 and 44.25 is: 66.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.09 : 130.46 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.09/130.46 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.09x = 130.46 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.09x = 5,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772.63/87.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.28

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