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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.10, 127.71 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.10, 127.71 and 54.72 is: 82.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.10 : 127.71 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.10/127.71 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.10x = 127.71 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.10x = 6,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988.29/85.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.12

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