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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 117.56 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 117.56 and 52.41 is: 72.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 117.56 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/117.56 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 117.56 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 6,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161.32/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.34

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