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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.22, 117.48 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.22, 117.48 and 59.94 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.22 : 117.48 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.22/117.48 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.22x = 117.48 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.22x = 7,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041.98/85.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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