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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 126.08 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 126.08 and 48 is: 72.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 126.08 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/126.08 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 126.08 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 6,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051.84/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.05

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