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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.22, 127.73 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.22, 127.73 and 46.69 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.22 : 127.73 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.22/127.73 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.22x = 127.73 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.22x = 5,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,963.97/85.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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