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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.78 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.78 and 41.60 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.78 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.78 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.78 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 5,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440.45/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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