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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.88 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.88 and 35.93 is: 53.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.88 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.88 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.88 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 4,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701.68/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.88

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