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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.76 and 35.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.76 and 35.80 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.76 = 35.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.76 = 35.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.76 × 35.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 4,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680.72/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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