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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.29, 130.86 and 43.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.29, 130.86 and 43.90 is: 65.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.29 : 130.86 = 43.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.29/130.86 = 43.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.29x = 130.86 × 43.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.29x = 5,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,744.75/87.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.82

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