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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.51, 128.30 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.51, 128.30 and 46.95 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.51 : 128.30 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.51/128.30 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.51x = 128.30 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.51x = 6,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023.69/85.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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