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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.38, 131.18 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.38, 131.18 and 46.82 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.38 : 131.18 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.38/131.18 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.38x = 131.18 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.38x = 6,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141.85/87.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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