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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.33, 117.66 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.33, 117.66 and 60.72 is: 83.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.33 : 117.66 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.33/117.66 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.33x = 117.66 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.33x = 7,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144.32/85.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.73

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