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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.07, 127.61 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.07, 127.61 and 44.48 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.07 : 127.61 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.07/127.61 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.07x = 127.61 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.07x = 5,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675.23/85.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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