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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.19, 130.62 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.19, 130.62 and 46.60 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.19 : 130.62 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.19/130.62 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.19x = 130.62 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.19x = 6,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,086.89/87.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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