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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.12, 127.69 and 39.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.12, 127.69 and 39.47 is: 59.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.12 : 127.69 = 39.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.12/127.69 = 39.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.12x = 127.69 × 39.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.12x = 5,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039.19/85.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.20

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