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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.40, 130.86 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.40, 130.86 and 44.44 is: 66.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.40 : 130.86 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.40/130.86 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.40x = 130.86 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.40x = 5,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815.42/87.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.54

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