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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.10, 127.50 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.10, 127.50 and 44.57 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.10 : 127.50 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.10/127.50 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.10x = 127.50 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.10x = 5,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682.99/85.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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