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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.40, 131.02 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.40, 131.02 and 46.77 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.40 : 131.02 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.40/131.02 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.40x = 131.02 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.40x = 6,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127.57/87.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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