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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.61, 129.94 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.61, 129.94 and 35.26 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.61 : 129.94 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.61/129.94 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.61x = 129.94 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.61x = 4,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581.40/86.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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