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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.44, 120.62 and 58.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.44, 120.62 and 58.37 is: 80.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.44 : 120.62 = 58.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.44/120.62 = 58.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.44x = 120.62 × 58.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.44x = 7,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.30/87.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.52

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