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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.44, 130.92 and 51.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.44, 130.92 and 51.32 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.44 : 130.92 = 51.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.44/130.92 = 51.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.44x = 130.92 × 51.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.44x = 6,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718.81/87.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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