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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.46, 128.19 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.46, 128.19 and 44.87 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.46 : 128.19 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.46/128.19 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.46x = 128.19 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.46x = 5,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751.24/85.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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