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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.69, 128.49 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.69, 128.49 and 37.54 is: 56.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.69 : 128.49 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.69/128.49 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.69x = 128.49 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.69x = 4,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823.51/85.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.29

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