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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.79, 128.64 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.79, 128.64 and 40.13 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.79 : 128.64 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.79/128.64 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.79x = 128.64 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.79x = 5,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.68/85.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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