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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.37, 127.97 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.37, 127.97 and 46.84 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.37 : 127.97 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.37/127.97 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.37x = 127.97 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.37x = 5,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994.79/85.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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