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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.27, 117.81 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.27, 117.81 and 64.62 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.27 : 117.81 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.27/117.81 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.27x = 117.81 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.27x = 7,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612.88/85.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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