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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.29, 127.84 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.29, 127.84 and 48.27 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.29 : 127.84 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.29/127.84 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.29x = 127.84 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.29x = 6,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170.60/85.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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