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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.96, 118.62 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.96, 118.62 and 47.14 is: 65.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.96 : 118.62 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.96/118.62 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.96x = 118.62 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.96x = 5,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591.93/85.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.06

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