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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.85, 128.58 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.85, 128.58 and 45.20 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.85 : 128.58 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.85/128.58 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.85x = 128.58 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.85x = 5,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811.82/85.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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