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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.67, 128.30 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.67, 128.30 and 47.10 is: 70.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.67 : 128.30 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.67/128.30 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.67x = 128.30 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.67x = 6,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043.05/85.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.54

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