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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.61, 131.33 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.61, 131.33 and 47.06 is: 70.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.61 : 131.33 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.61/131.33 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.61x = 131.33 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.61x = 6,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180.39/87.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.54

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