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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 127.84 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 127.84 and 46.69 is: 70.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 127.84 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/127.84 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 127.84 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 5,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969.22/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.09

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