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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.15, 117.27 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.15, 117.27 and 63.28 is: 87.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.15 : 117.27 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.15/117.27 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.15x = 117.27 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.15x = 7,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420.85/85.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.15

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