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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.13, 117.47 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.13, 117.47 and 46.31 is: 63.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.13 : 117.47 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.13/117.47 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.13x = 117.47 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.13x = 5,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440.45/85.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.91

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