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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.42, 128.06 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.42, 128.06 and 46.87 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.42 : 128.06 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.42/128.06 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.42x = 128.06 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.42x = 6,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002.17/85.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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