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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.02, 117.25 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.02, 117.25 and 52.26 is: 72.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.02 : 117.25 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.02/117.25 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.02x = 117.25 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.02x = 6,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127.49/85.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.07

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