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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.24, 127.78 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.24, 127.78 and 46.71 is: 70.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.24 : 127.78 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.24/127.78 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.24x = 127.78 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.24x = 5,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968.49/85.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.02

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