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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.29, 127.97 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.29, 127.97 and 56.44 is: 84.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.29 : 127.97 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.29/127.97 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.29x = 127.97 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.29x = 7,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222.63/85.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.68

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