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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.65, 118.23 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.65, 118.23 and 52.47 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.65 : 118.23 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.65/118.23 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.65x = 118.23 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.65x = 6,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202.86/85.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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