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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.36, 130.71 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.36, 130.71 and 63.27 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.36 : 130.71 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.36/130.71 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.36x = 130.71 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.36x = 8,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270.02/87.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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