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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.04, 117.30 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.04, 117.30 and 55.50 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.04 : 117.30 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.04/117.30 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.04x = 117.30 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.04x = 6,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510.15/85.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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