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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 117.32 and 64.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 117.32 and 64.32 is: 88.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 117.32 = 64.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/117.32 = 64.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 117.32 × 64.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 7,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546.02/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.78

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