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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.48, 117.99 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.48, 117.99 and 52.28 is: 72.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.48 : 117.99 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.48/117.99 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.48x = 117.99 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.48x = 6,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168.81/85.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.17

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