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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.21, 127.64 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.21, 127.64 and 50.96 is: 76.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.21 : 127.64 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.21/127.64 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.21x = 127.64 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.21x = 6,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504.98/85.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.34

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