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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 117.30 and 52.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 117.30 and 52.24 is: 72.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 117.30 = 52.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/117.30 = 52.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 117.30 × 52.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 6,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127.75/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.09

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