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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.94, 131.84 and 47.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.94, 131.84 and 47.30 is: 70.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.94 : 131.84 = 47.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.94/131.84 = 47.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.94x = 131.84 × 47.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.94x = 6,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236.30/87.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.92

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