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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 127.46 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 127.46 and 44.44 is: 66.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 127.46 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/127.46 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 127.46 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 5,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,664.32/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.64

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