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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.56, 131.32 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.56, 131.32 and 46.96 is: 70.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.56 : 131.32 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.56/131.32 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.56x = 131.32 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.56x = 6,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166.79/87.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.43

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