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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.53, 128.36 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.53, 128.36 and 44.97 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.53 : 128.36 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.53/128.36 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.53x = 128.36 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.53x = 5,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772.12/85.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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