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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.82, 131.65 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.82, 131.65 and 47.27 is: 70.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.82 : 131.65 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.82/131.65 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.82x = 131.65 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.82x = 6,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223.31/87.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.87

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