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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.13, 129.48 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.13, 129.48 and 47.70 is: 71.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.13 : 129.48 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.13/129.48 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.13x = 129.48 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.13x = 6,176.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176.20/86.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.71

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