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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.68, 128.57 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.68, 128.57 and 47.17 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.68 : 128.57 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.68/128.57 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.68x = 128.57 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.68x = 6,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064.09/85.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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