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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.46, 129.63 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.46, 129.63 and 45.84 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.46 : 129.63 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.46/129.63 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.46x = 129.63 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.46x = 5,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942.24/86.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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