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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.24, 127.68 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.24, 127.68 and 46.60 is: 69.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.24 : 127.68 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.24/127.68 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.24x = 127.68 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.24x = 5,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949.89/85.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.80

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