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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.19, 117.52 and 52.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.19, 117.52 and 52.45 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.19 : 117.52 = 52.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.19/117.52 = 52.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.19x = 117.52 × 52.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.19x = 6,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163.50/85.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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