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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.24, 127.91 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.24, 127.91 and 52.76 is: 79.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.24 : 127.91 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.24/127.91 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.24x = 127.91 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.24x = 6,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748.53/85.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.17

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