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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.33, 127.96 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.33, 127.96 and 36.59 is: 54.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.33 : 127.96 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.33/127.96 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.33x = 127.96 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.33x = 4,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682.06/85.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.87

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