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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.55, 117.96 and 52.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.55, 117.96 and 52.77 is: 72.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.55 : 117.96 = 52.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.55/117.96 = 52.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.55x = 117.96 × 52.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.55x = 6,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224.75/85.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.76

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