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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.34, 117.69 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.34, 117.69 and 52.52 is: 72.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.34 : 117.69 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.34/117.69 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.34x = 117.69 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.34x = 6,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181.08/85.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.43

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