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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.75, 128.65 and 37.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.75, 128.65 and 37.66 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.75 : 128.65 = 37.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.75/128.65 = 37.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.75x = 128.65 × 37.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.75x = 4,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844.96/85.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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