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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.34, 130.82 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.34, 130.82 and 44.50 is: 66.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.34 : 130.82 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.34/130.82 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.34x = 130.82 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.34x = 5,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,821.49/87.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.65

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