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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.01, 117.42 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.01, 117.42 and 63.27 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.01 : 117.42 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.01/117.42 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.01x = 117.42 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.01x = 7,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428.93/85.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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