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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.26, 117.59 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.26, 117.59 and 52.53 is: 72.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.26 : 117.59 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.26/117.59 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.26x = 117.59 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.26x = 6,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176.15/85.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.44

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