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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 115.98 and 63.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 115.98 and 63.30 is: 87.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 115.98 = 63.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/115.98 = 63.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 115.98 × 63.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 7,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341.53/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.40

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