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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.28, 130.98 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.28, 130.98 and 46.71 is: 70.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.28 : 130.98 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.28/130.98 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.28x = 130.98 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.28x = 6,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.08/87.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.10

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