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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.74, 129.97 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.74, 129.97 and 46.11 is: 69.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.74 : 129.97 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.74/129.97 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.74x = 129.97 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.74x = 5,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992.92/86.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.09

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