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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 127.67 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 127.67 and 44.55 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 127.67 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/127.67 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 127.67 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 5,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687.48/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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