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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.51, 117.82 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.51, 117.82 and 60.60 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.51 : 117.82 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.51/117.82 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.51x = 117.82 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.51x = 7,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139.89/85.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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