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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.50, 117.96 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.50, 117.96 and 54.42 is: 75.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.50 : 117.96 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.50/117.96 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.50x = 117.96 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.50x = 6,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419.38/85.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.08

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