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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.05, 115.92 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.05, 115.92 and 54.54 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.05 : 115.92 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.05/115.92 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.05x = 115.92 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.05x = 6,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322.28/84.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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