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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.21, 129.38 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.21, 129.38 and 45.03 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.21 : 129.38 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.21/129.38 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.21x = 129.38 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.21x = 5,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.76/86.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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