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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.12, 125.98 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.12, 125.98 and 43.44 is: 65.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.12 : 125.98 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.12/125.98 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.12x = 125.98 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.12x = 5,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472.57/84.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.06

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