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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.39, 120.63 and 52.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.39, 120.63 and 52.43 is: 72.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.39 : 120.63 = 52.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.39/120.63 = 52.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.39x = 120.63 × 52.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.39x = 6,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324.03/87.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.37

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