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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.39, 130.98 and 41.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.39, 130.98 and 41.69 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.39 : 130.98 = 41.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.39/130.98 = 41.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.39x = 130.98 × 41.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.39x = 5,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460.88/87.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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