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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.63, 129.96 and 32.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.63, 129.96 and 32.54 is: 48.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.63 : 129.96 = 32.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.63/129.96 = 32.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.63x = 129.96 × 32.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.63x = 4,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228.25/86.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.81

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