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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.01, 127.47 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.01, 127.47 and 36.88 is: 55.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.01 : 127.47 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.01/127.47 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.01x = 127.47 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.01x = 4,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.46/85.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.30

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