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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.62, 129.88 and 46.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.62, 129.88 and 46.03 is: 69.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.62 : 129.88 = 46.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.62/129.88 = 46.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.62x = 129.88 × 46.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.62x = 5,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,977.95/86.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.02

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