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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.33, 129.54 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.33, 129.54 and 45.78 is: 68.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.33 : 129.54 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.33/129.54 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.33x = 129.54 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.33x = 5,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930.34/86.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.70

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