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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.29, 127.94 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.29, 127.94 and 46.74 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.29 : 127.94 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.29/127.94 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.29x = 127.94 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.29x = 5,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979.92/85.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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