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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.99, 131.97 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.99, 131.97 and 39.22 is: 58.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.99 : 131.97 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.99/131.97 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.99x = 131.97 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.99x = 5,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175.20/87.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.82

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