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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.61, 131.46 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.61, 131.46 and 47.05 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.61 : 131.46 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.61/131.46 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.61x = 131.46 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.61x = 6,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185.19/87.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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