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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.44, 127.98 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.44, 127.98 and 49.44 is: 74.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.44 : 127.98 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.44/127.98 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.44x = 127.98 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.44x = 6,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327.33/85.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.06

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