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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.34, 127.92 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.34, 127.92 and 44.70 is: 67.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.34 : 127.92 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.34/127.92 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.34x = 127.92 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.34x = 5,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718.02/85.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.00

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