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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.04, 115.92 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.04, 115.92 and 54.50 is: 75.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.04 : 115.92 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.04/115.92 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.04x = 115.92 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.04x = 6,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317.93/84.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.18

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