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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.38, 128.27 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.38, 128.27 and 55 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.38 : 128.27 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.38/128.27 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.38x = 128.27 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.38x = 7,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054.85/85.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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