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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.54, 118.02 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.54, 118.02 and 52.74 is: 72.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.54 : 118.02 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.54/118.02 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.54x = 118.02 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.54x = 6,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224.37/85.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.77

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