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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.40, 130.96 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.40, 130.96 and 46.70 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.40 : 130.96 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.40/130.96 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.40x = 130.96 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.40x = 6,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115.83/87.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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