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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.58, 128.13 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.58, 128.13 and 44.91 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.58 : 128.13 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.58/128.13 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.58x = 128.13 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.58x = 5,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754.32/85.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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