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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.07, 117.37 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.07, 117.37 and 52.33 is: 72.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.07 : 117.37 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.07/117.37 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.07x = 117.37 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.07x = 6,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141.97/85.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.20

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