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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.24, 117.50 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.24, 117.50 and 65.56 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.24 : 117.50 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.24/117.50 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.24x = 117.50 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.24x = 7,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,703.30/85.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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