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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 127.71 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 127.71 and 37.08 is: 55.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 127.71 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/127.71 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 127.71 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 4,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735.49/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.62

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