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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.44, 117.90 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.44, 117.90 and 52.68 is: 72.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.44 : 117.90 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.44/117.90 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.44x = 117.90 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.44x = 6,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,210.97/85.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.69

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