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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 130.79 and 33.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 130.79 and 33.09 is: 49.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 130.79 = 33.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/130.79 = 33.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 130.79 × 33.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 4,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327.68/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.62

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