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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 130.76 and 39.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 130.76 and 39.04 is: 58.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 130.76 = 39.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/130.76 = 39.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 130.76 × 39.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 5,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104.87/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.57

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