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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.47, 128.11 and 46.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.47, 128.11 and 46.93 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.47 : 128.11 = 46.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.47/128.11 = 46.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.47x = 128.11 × 46.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.47x = 6,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012.20/85.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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