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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 117.50 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 117.50 and 48.31 is: 66.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 117.50 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/117.50 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 117.50 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 5,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676.43/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.67

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