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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.70, 131.53 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.70, 131.53 and 46.55 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.70 : 131.53 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.70/131.53 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.70x = 131.53 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.70x = 6,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122.48/87.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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