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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.95, 131.97 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.95, 131.97 and 47.39 is: 71.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.95 : 131.97 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.95/131.97 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.95x = 131.97 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.95x = 6,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253.40/87.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.10

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