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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 117.54 and 52.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 117.54 and 52.43 is: 72.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 117.54 = 52.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/117.54 = 52.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 117.54 × 52.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 6,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162.03/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.38

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