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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 127.64 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 127.64 and 46.56 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 127.64 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/127.64 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 127.64 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 5,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942.92/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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