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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.83, 130.34 and 46.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.83, 130.34 and 46.33 is: 69.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.83 : 130.34 = 46.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.83/130.34 = 46.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.83x = 130.34 × 46.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.83x = 6,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,038.44/86.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.55

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