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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.76, 128.62 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.76, 128.62 and 40.12 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.76 : 128.62 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.76/128.62 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.76x = 128.62 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.76x = 5,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160.23/85.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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