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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.62 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.62 and 35.76 is: 53.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.62 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.62 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.62 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 4,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.97/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.60

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