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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.20, 130.87 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.20, 130.87 and 46.65 is: 70.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.20 : 130.87 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.20/130.87 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.20x = 130.87 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.20x = 6,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105.09/87.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.01

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