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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.38, 130.97 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.38, 130.97 and 44.02 is: 65.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.38 : 130.97 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.38/130.97 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.38x = 130.97 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.38x = 5,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,765.57/87.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.98

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