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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.15, 130.65 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.15, 130.65 and 46.61 is: 69.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.15 : 130.65 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.15/130.65 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.15x = 130.65 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.15x = 6,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088.94/87.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.87

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