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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.81, 128.58 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.81, 128.58 and 45.19 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.81 : 128.58 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.81/128.58 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.81x = 128.58 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.81x = 5,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810.53/85.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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