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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.17, 130.43 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.17, 130.43 and 58.35 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.17 : 130.43 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.17/130.43 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.17x = 130.43 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.17x = 7,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610.30/87.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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