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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.25, 117.59 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.25, 117.59 and 52.52 is: 72.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.25 : 117.59 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.25/117.59 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.25x = 117.59 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.25x = 6,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175.83/85.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.44

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