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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.61, 128.32 and 47.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.61, 128.32 and 47.12 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.61 : 128.32 = 47.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.61/128.32 = 47.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.61x = 128.32 × 47.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.61x = 6,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045.68/85.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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