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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.87, 131.88 and 47.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.87, 131.88 and 47.33 is: 71.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.87 : 131.88 = 47.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.87/131.88 = 47.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.87x = 131.88 × 47.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.87x = 6,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241.22/87.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.03

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