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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.31, 120.44 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.31, 120.44 and 58.19 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.31 : 120.44 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.31/120.44 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.31x = 120.44 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.31x = 7,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008.11/87.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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