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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86, 128.90 and 40.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86, 128.90 and 40.30 is: 60.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86 : 128.90 = 40.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86/128.90 = 40.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86x = 128.90 × 40.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86x = 5,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.67/86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.40

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