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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.03, 128.93 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.03, 128.93 and 45.44 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.03 : 128.93 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.03/128.93 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.03x = 128.93 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.03x = 5,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,857.71/86.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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