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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.54, 129.84 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.54, 129.84 and 35.20 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.54 : 129.84 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.54/129.84 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.54x = 129.84 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.54x = 4,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570.40/86.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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