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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.97, 130.47 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.97, 130.47 and 46.38 is: 69.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.97 : 130.47 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.97/130.47 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.97x = 130.47 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.97x = 6,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,050.55/86.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.57

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