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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.09, 127.44 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.09, 127.44 and 48.47 is: 72.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.09 : 127.44 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.09/127.44 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.09x = 127.44 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.09x = 6,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177.02/85.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.59

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