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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 115.86 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 115.86 and 51.27 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 115.86 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/115.86 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 115.86 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 5,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940.14/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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