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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.89, 128.74 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.89, 128.74 and 47.41 is: 71.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.89 : 128.74 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.89/128.74 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.89x = 128.74 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.89x = 6,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,103.57/85.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.07

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