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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.06, 127.33 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.06, 127.33 and 48.88 is: 73.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.06 : 127.33 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.06/127.33 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.06x = 127.33 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.06x = 6,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223.93/85.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.17

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