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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.10, 130.59 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.10, 130.59 and 52.88 is: 79.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.10 : 130.59 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.10/130.59 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.10x = 130.59 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.10x = 6,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,904.95/87.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.28

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