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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.76 and 41.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.76 and 41.51 is: 62.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.76 = 41.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.76 = 41.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.76 × 41.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 5,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,427.87/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.28

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