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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.11, 126 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.11, 126 and 45.50 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.11 : 126 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.11/126 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.11x = 126 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.11x = 5,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,732.37/84.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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