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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.11, 129.06 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.11, 129.06 and 45.52 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.11 : 129.06 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.11/129.06 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.11x = 129.06 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.11x = 5,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874.49/86.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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