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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.59, 129.76 and 50.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.59, 129.76 and 50.47 is: 75.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.59 : 129.76 = 50.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.59/129.76 = 50.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.59x = 129.76 × 50.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.59x = 6,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548.99/86.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.63

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