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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.10, 130.61 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.10, 130.61 and 38.97 is: 58.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.10 : 130.61 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.10/130.61 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.10x = 130.61 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.10x = 5,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089.87/87.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.44

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