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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.99, 128.89 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.99, 128.89 and 53.38 is: 80.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.99 : 128.89 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.99/128.89 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.99x = 128.89 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.99x = 6,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880.74/85.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.02

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