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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.44, 127.98 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.44, 127.98 and 44.25 is: 66.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.44 : 127.98 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.44/127.98 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.44x = 127.98 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.44x = 5,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663.12/85.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.28

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