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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.67, 118.22 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.67, 118.22 and 46.86 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.67 : 118.22 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.67/118.22 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.67x = 118.22 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.67x = 5,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539.79/85.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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