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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.28, 117.71 and 60.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.28, 117.71 and 60.73 is: 83.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.28 : 117.71 = 60.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.28/117.71 = 60.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.28x = 117.71 × 60.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.28x = 7,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148.16/85.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.82

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