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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 127.56 and 36.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 127.56 and 36.92 is: 55.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 127.56 = 36.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/127.56 = 36.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 127.56 × 36.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 4,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709.52/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.41

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