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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.03, 130.42 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.03, 130.42 and 46.44 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.03 : 130.42 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.03/130.42 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.03x = 130.42 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.03x = 6,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056.70/87.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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