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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 126.09 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 126.09 and 45.51 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 126.09 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/126.09 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 126.09 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 5,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738.36/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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