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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.04, 117.36 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.04, 117.36 and 61.71 is: 85.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.04 : 117.36 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.04/117.36 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.04x = 117.36 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.04x = 7,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242.49/85.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.17

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