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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 130.71 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 130.71 and 62.82 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 130.71 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/130.71 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 130.71 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 8,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211.20/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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