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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 127.68 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 127.68 and 46.66 is: 69.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 127.68 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/127.68 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 127.68 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 5,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957.55/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.95

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