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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.24, 130.82 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.24, 130.82 and 46.65 is: 69.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.24 : 130.82 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.24/130.82 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.24x = 130.82 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.24x = 6,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102.75/87.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.95

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