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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.96, 128.86 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.96, 128.86 and 37.19 is: 55.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.96 : 128.86 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.96/128.86 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.96x = 128.86 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.96x = 4,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792.53/85.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.75

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