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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.03, 125.98 and 43.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.03, 125.98 and 43.41 is: 65.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.03 : 125.98 = 43.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.03/125.98 = 43.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.03x = 125.98 × 43.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.03x = 5,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468.79/84.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.08

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