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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.69, 131.34 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.69, 131.34 and 47.01 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.69 : 131.34 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.69/131.34 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.69x = 131.34 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.69x = 6,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,174.29/87.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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