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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.11, 117.46 and 47.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.11, 117.46 and 47.26 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.11 : 117.46 = 47.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.11/117.46 = 47.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.11x = 117.46 × 47.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.11x = 5,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550.84/85.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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