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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.65, 128.34 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.65, 128.34 and 45.11 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.65 : 128.34 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.65/128.34 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.65x = 128.34 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.65x = 5,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,788.78/85.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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