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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.54, 129.52 and 47.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.54, 129.52 and 47.92 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.54 : 129.52 = 47.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.54/129.52 = 47.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.54x = 129.52 × 47.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.54x = 6,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206.60/86.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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