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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.74, 128.41 and 53.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.74, 128.41 and 53.61 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.74 : 128.41 = 53.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.74/128.41 = 53.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.74x = 128.41 × 53.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.74x = 6,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884.06/85.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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