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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.99, 130.41 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.99, 130.41 and 45.77 is: 68.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.99 : 130.41 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.99/130.41 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.99x = 130.41 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.99x = 5,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968.21/86.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.61

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