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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.48, 120.69 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.48, 120.69 and 52.50 is: 72.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.48 : 120.69 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.48/120.69 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.48x = 120.69 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.48x = 6,336.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,336.00/87.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.43

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