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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.10, 127.58 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.10, 127.58 and 44.51 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.10 : 127.58 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.10/127.58 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.10x = 127.58 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.10x = 5,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,677.73/85.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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