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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.78, 128.58 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.78, 128.58 and 47.22 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.78 : 128.58 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.78/128.58 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.78x = 128.58 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.78x = 6,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,071.55/85.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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