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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.86 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.86 and 35.89 is: 53.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.86 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.86 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.86 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 4,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696.24/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.81

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