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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.97, 132 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.97, 132 and 46.84 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.97 : 132 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.97/132 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.97x = 132 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.97x = 6,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182.88/87.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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