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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.13, 129.09 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.13, 129.09 and 40.47 is: 60.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.13 : 129.09 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.13/129.09 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.13x = 129.09 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.13x = 5,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223.94/86.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.65

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