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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.27, 117.51 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.27, 117.51 and 65.83 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.27 : 117.51 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.27/117.51 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.27x = 117.51 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.27x = 7,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735.68/85.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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