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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.08, 130.41 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.08, 130.41 and 46.37 is: 69.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.08 : 130.41 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.08/130.41 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.08x = 130.41 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.08x = 6,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,047.44/87.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.45

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