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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.64 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.64 and 29.32 is: 43.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.64 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.64 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.64 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 3,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830.86/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.96

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