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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.73, 128.55 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.73, 128.55 and 40.06 is: 60.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.73 : 128.55 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.73/128.55 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.73x = 128.55 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.73x = 5,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.02/85.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.08

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