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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 130.74 and 43.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 130.74 and 43.26 is: 64.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 130.74 = 43.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/130.74 = 43.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 130.74 × 43.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 5,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,655.81/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.83

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