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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.28, 127.96 and 49.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.28, 127.96 and 49.24 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.28 : 127.96 = 49.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.28/127.96 = 49.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.28x = 127.96 × 49.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.28x = 6,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300.75/85.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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