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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.11, 130.55 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.11, 130.55 and 46.45 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.11 : 130.55 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.11/130.55 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.11x = 130.55 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.11x = 6,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064.05/87.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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