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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.91, 128.88 and 34.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.91, 128.88 and 34.59 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.91 : 128.88 = 34.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.91/128.88 = 34.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.91x = 128.88 × 34.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.91x = 4,457.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.96/85.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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