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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.30, 130.64 and 56.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.30, 130.64 and 56.47 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.30 : 130.64 = 56.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.30/130.64 = 56.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.30x = 130.64 × 56.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.30x = 7,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377.24/87.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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