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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.03, 129.05 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.03, 129.05 and 45.47 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.03 : 129.05 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.03/129.05 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.03x = 129.05 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.03x = 5,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,867.03/86.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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