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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.08, 129.06 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.08, 129.06 and 47.57 is: 71.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.08 : 129.06 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.08/129.06 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.08x = 129.06 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.08x = 6,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139.38/86.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.32

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