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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.09, 125.98 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.09, 125.98 and 45.52 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.09 : 125.98 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.09/125.98 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.09x = 125.98 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.09x = 5,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734.61/84.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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