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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 127.72 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 127.72 and 24.28 is: 36.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 127.72 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/127.72 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 127.72 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 3,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100.40/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.41

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