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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.20, 129.12 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.20, 129.12 and 45.52 is: 68.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.20 : 129.12 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.20/129.12 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.20x = 129.12 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.20x = 5,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877.54/86.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.18

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