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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.44, 131.16 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.44, 131.16 and 30.44 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.44 : 131.16 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.44/131.16 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.44x = 131.16 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.44x = 3,992.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992.11/87.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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