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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.18, 130.61 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.18, 130.61 and 46.63 is: 69.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.18 : 130.61 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.18/130.61 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.18x = 130.61 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.18x = 6,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089.89/87.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.86

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