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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 127.73 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 127.73 and 33.83 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 127.73 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/127.73 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 127.73 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 4,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320.30/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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