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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.35, 128.04 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.35, 128.04 and 44.80 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.35 : 128.04 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.35/128.04 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.35x = 128.04 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.35x = 5,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,736.19/85.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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