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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.03, 127.54 and 39.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.03, 127.54 and 39.39 is: 59.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.03 : 127.54 = 39.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.03/127.54 = 39.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.03x = 127.54 × 39.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.03x = 5,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023.37/85.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.08

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