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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 427.36 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 427.36 and 79.48 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 427.36 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/427.36 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 427.36 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 33,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966.57/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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