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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.72 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.72 and 49.68 is: 74.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.72 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.72 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.72 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 6,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245.77/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.35

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