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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.05, 117.36 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.05, 117.36 and 47.70 is: 65.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.05 : 117.36 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.05/117.36 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.05x = 117.36 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.05x = 5,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.07/85.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.82

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