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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 126.03 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 126.03 and 29.90 is: 44.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 126.03 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/126.03 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 126.03 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 3,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768.30/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.86

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