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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.45, 128.26 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.45, 128.26 and 46.96 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.45 : 128.26 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.45/128.26 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.45x = 128.26 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.45x = 6,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023.09/85.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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