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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.33, 127.91 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.33, 127.91 and 33.94 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.33 : 127.91 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.33/127.91 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.33x = 127.91 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.33x = 4,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340.78/85.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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