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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.31, 130.96 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.31, 130.96 and 33.19 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.31 : 130.96 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.31/130.96 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.31x = 130.96 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.31x = 4,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346.18/87.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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