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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.49, 128.31 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.49, 128.31 and 59.82 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.49 : 128.31 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.49/128.31 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.49x = 128.31 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.49x = 7,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.50/85.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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