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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.03, 117.28 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.03, 117.28 and 59.11 is: 81.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.03 : 117.28 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.03/117.28 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.03x = 117.28 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.03x = 6,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932.42/85.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.53

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