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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.84 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.84 and 43.96 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.84 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.84 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.84 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 5,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751.73/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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