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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.23, 127.58 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.23, 127.58 and 56.28 is: 84.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.23 : 127.58 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.23/127.58 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.23x = 127.58 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.23x = 7,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179.92/85.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.24

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