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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.06, 125.98 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.06, 125.98 and 40.67 is: 60.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.06 : 125.98 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.06/125.98 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.06x = 125.98 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.06x = 5,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123.93/84.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.96

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