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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.17, 130.74 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.17, 130.74 and 39.11 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.17 : 130.74 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.17/130.74 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.17x = 130.74 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.17x = 5,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113.24/87.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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