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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.49, 128.35 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.49, 128.35 and 47.11 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.49 : 128.35 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.49/128.35 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.49x = 128.35 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.49x = 6,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045.69/85.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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