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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.52, 131.32 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.52, 131.32 and 46.94 is: 70.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.52 : 131.32 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.52/131.32 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.52x = 131.32 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.52x = 6,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164.16/87.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.43

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