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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 127.67 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 127.67 and 50.88 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 127.67 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/127.67 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 127.67 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 6,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495.85/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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