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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.13, 130.41 and 52.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.13, 130.41 and 52.81 is: 79.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.13 : 130.41 = 52.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.13/130.41 = 52.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.13x = 130.41 × 52.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.13x = 6,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886.95/87.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.04

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