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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.68 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.68 and 26.28 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.68 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.68 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.68 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 3,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434.27/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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