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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.30, 120.42 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.30, 120.42 and 58.20 is: 80.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.30 : 120.42 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.30/120.42 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.30x = 120.42 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.30x = 7,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008.44/87.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.28

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