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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.63, 128.34 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.63, 128.34 and 45.10 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.63 : 128.34 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.63/128.34 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.63x = 128.34 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.63x = 5,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788.13/85.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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