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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 127.58 and 47.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 127.58 and 47.08 is: 70.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 127.58 = 47.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/127.58 = 47.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 127.58 × 47.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 6,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006.47/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.66

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