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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.95, 130.26 and 46.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.95, 130.26 and 46.39 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.95 : 130.26 = 46.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.95/130.26 = 46.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.95x = 130.26 × 46.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.95x = 6,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042.76/86.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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