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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.11, 127.38 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.11, 127.38 and 56.24 is: 84.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.11 : 127.38 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.11/127.38 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.11x = 127.38 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.11x = 7,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,163.85/85.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.17

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