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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.70, 128.48 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.70, 128.48 and 40.07 is: 60.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.70 : 128.48 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.70/128.48 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.70x = 128.48 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.70x = 5,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147.35/85.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.07

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