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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.62 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.62 and 62.86 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.62 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.62 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.62 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 8,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210.77/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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