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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.30, 129.36 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.30, 129.36 and 45.60 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.30 : 129.36 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.30/129.36 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.30x = 129.36 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.30x = 5,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898.82/86.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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