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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.63, 120.94 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.63, 120.94 and 58.52 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.63 : 120.94 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.63/120.94 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.63x = 120.94 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.63x = 7,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077.89/87.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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