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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.30, 127.96 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.30, 127.96 and 44.71 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.30 : 127.96 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.30/127.96 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.30x = 127.96 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.30x = 5,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.66/85.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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