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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 130.86 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 130.86 and 41.58 is: 62.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 130.86 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/130.86 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 130.86 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 5,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441.16/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.41

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