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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.65, 128.52 and 39.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.65, 128.52 and 39.99 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.65 : 128.52 = 39.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.65/128.52 = 39.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.65x = 128.52 × 39.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.65x = 5,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139.51/85.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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