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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.25, 127.94 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.25, 127.94 and 44.66 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.25 : 127.94 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.25/127.94 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.25x = 127.94 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.25x = 5,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712.94/85.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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