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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.03, 117.28 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.03, 117.28 and 52.22 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.03 : 117.28 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.03/117.28 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.03x = 117.28 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.03x = 6,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124.72/85.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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