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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.51, 130.93 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.51, 130.93 and 52.82 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.51 : 130.93 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.51/130.93 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.51x = 130.93 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.51x = 6,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915.72/87.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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