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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 427.54 and 79.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 427.54 and 79.59 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 427.54 = 79.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/427.54 = 79.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 427.54 × 79.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 34,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027.91/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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