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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 120.52 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 120.52 and 58.22 is: 80.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 120.52 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/120.52 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 120.52 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 7,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016.67/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.39

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