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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.07, 127.61 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.07, 127.61 and 52.47 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.07 : 127.61 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.07/127.61 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.07x = 127.61 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.07x = 6,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695.70/85.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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