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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.21, 127.84 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.21, 127.84 and 36.44 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.21 : 127.84 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.21/127.84 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.21x = 127.84 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.21x = 4,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658.49/85.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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