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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.20, 130.96 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.20, 130.96 and 44.48 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.20 : 130.96 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.20/130.96 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.20x = 130.96 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.20x = 5,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.10/87.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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