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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.65, 131.54 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.65, 131.54 and 33.65 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.65 : 131.54 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.65/131.54 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.65x = 131.54 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.65x = 4,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425.50/87.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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