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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.05, 117.30 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.05, 117.30 and 55.89 is: 77.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.05 : 117.30 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.05/117.30 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.05x = 117.30 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.05x = 6,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555.90/85.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.08

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