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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.26, 127.77 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.26, 127.77 and 59.61 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.26 : 127.77 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.26/127.77 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.26x = 127.77 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.26x = 7,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616.37/85.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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