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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.08, 125.96 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.08, 125.96 and 46 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.08 : 125.96 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.08/125.96 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.08x = 125.96 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.08x = 5,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,794.16/84.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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