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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 127.72 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 127.72 and 46.66 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 127.72 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/127.72 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 127.72 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 5,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959.42/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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