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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.85 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.85 and 46.65 is: 69.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.85 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.85 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.85 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 6,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,104.58/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.96

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