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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.58, 128.31 and 47.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.58, 128.31 and 47.03 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.58 : 128.31 = 47.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.58/128.31 = 47.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.58x = 128.31 × 47.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.58x = 6,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034.59/85.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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