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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.97 and 40.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.97 and 40.63 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.97 = 40.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.97 = 40.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.97 × 40.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 5,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118.17/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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