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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.51, 128.25 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.51, 128.25 and 46.98 is: 70.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.51 : 128.25 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.51/128.25 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.51x = 128.25 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.51x = 6,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025.52/85.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.46

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