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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.36 and 46.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.36 and 46.42 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.36 = 46.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.36 = 46.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.36 × 46.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 6,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051.69/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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