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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.63, 120.92 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.63, 120.92 and 52.68 is: 72.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.63 : 120.92 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.63/120.92 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.63x = 120.92 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.63x = 6,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,369.80/87.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.69

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