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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 120.33 and 52.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 120.33 and 52.24 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 120.33 = 52.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/120.33 = 52.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 120.33 × 52.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 6,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286.21/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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