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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 117.52 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 117.52 and 56.05 is: 77.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 117.52 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/117.52 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 117.52 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 6,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587.00/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.34

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