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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.23, 127.80 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.23, 127.80 and 44.55 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.23 : 127.80 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.23/127.80 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.23x = 127.80 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.23x = 5,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693.49/85.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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