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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.18, 117.44 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.18, 117.44 and 59.26 is: 81.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.18 : 117.44 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.18/117.44 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.18x = 117.44 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.18x = 6,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959.49/85.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.70

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