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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.29, 117.65 and 55.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.29, 117.65 and 55.77 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.29 : 117.65 = 55.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.29/117.65 = 55.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.29x = 117.65 × 55.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.29x = 6,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561.06/85.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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