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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.27, 130.95 and 39.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.27, 130.95 and 39.21 is: 58.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.27 : 130.95 = 39.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.27/130.95 = 39.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.27x = 130.95 × 39.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.27x = 5,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134.55/87.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.84

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