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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.31, 130.91 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.31, 130.91 and 39.19 is: 58.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.31 : 130.91 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.31/130.91 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.31x = 130.91 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.31x = 5,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130.17/87.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.76

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