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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 120.41 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 120.41 and 52.29 is: 72.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 120.41 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/120.41 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 120.41 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 6,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295.98/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.17

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