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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.76, 128.68 and 43.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.76, 128.68 and 43.04 is: 64.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.76 : 128.68 = 43.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.76/128.68 = 43.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.76x = 128.68 × 43.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.76x = 5,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538.39/85.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.58

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