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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.94, 129 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.94, 129 and 49.94 is: 74.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.94 : 129 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.94/129 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.94x = 129 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.94x = 6,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442.26/85.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.96

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