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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.11, 129.08 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.11, 129.08 and 34.73 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.11 : 129.08 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.11/129.08 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.11x = 129.08 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.11x = 4,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482.30/86.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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