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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.92, 118.67 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.92, 118.67 and 54.83 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.92 : 118.67 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.92/118.67 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.92x = 118.67 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.92x = 6,506.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506.22/85.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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