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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.03, 117.37 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.03, 117.37 and 52.28 is: 72.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.03 : 117.37 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.03/117.37 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.03x = 117.37 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.03x = 6,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136.27/85.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.17

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