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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 126.02 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 126.02 and 27 is: 40.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 126.02 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/126.02 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 126.02 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 3,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402.54/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.51

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