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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.26, 130.84 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.26, 130.84 and 46.74 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.26 : 130.84 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.26/130.84 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.26x = 130.84 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.26x = 6,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115.46/87.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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