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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.93, 129.12 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.93, 129.12 and 45.38 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.93 : 129.12 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.93/129.12 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.93x = 129.12 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.93x = 5,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859.47/85.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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