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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 120.54 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 120.54 and 50.52 is: 69.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 120.54 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/120.54 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 120.54 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 6,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089.68/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.72

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