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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.88 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.88 and 38.30 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.88 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.88 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.88 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 4,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821.20/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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