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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.97, 128.96 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.97, 128.96 and 47.45 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.97 : 128.96 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.97/128.96 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.97x = 128.96 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.97x = 6,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.27/85.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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