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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.43, 117.78 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.43, 117.78 and 65.79 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.43 : 117.78 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.43/117.78 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.43x = 117.78 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.43x = 7,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748.75/85.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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