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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.34, 127.79 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.34, 127.79 and 44.69 is: 66.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.34 : 127.79 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.34/127.79 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.34x = 127.79 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.34x = 5,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710.07/85.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.91

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