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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.78, 130.24 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.78, 130.24 and 46.22 is: 69.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.78 : 130.24 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.78/130.24 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.78x = 130.24 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.78x = 6,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019.69/86.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.37

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