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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.14, 130.69 and 41.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.14, 130.69 and 41.48 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.14 : 130.69 = 41.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.14/130.69 = 41.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.14x = 130.69 × 41.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.14x = 5,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420.91/87.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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