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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.94 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.94 and 45.48 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.94 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.94 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.94 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 5,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727.75/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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