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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.84, 130.14 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.84, 130.14 and 44 is: 65.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.84 : 130.14 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.84/130.14 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.84x = 130.14 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.84x = 5,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726.16/86.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.94

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