Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 126 and 46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84, 126 and 46 is: 69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84 : 126 = 46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84/126 = 46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84x = 126 × 46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84x = 5,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,796/84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69
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