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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.08, 129.12 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.08, 129.12 and 34.71 is: 52.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.08 : 129.12 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.08/129.12 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.08x = 129.12 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.08x = 4,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481.58/86.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.06

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