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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.24, 127.84 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.24, 127.84 and 33.86 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.24 : 127.84 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.24/127.84 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.24x = 127.84 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.24x = 4,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328.66/85.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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