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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.47, 117.95 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.47, 117.95 and 65.82 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.47 : 117.95 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.47/117.95 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.47x = 117.95 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.47x = 7,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763.63/85.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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