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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.15, 126.18 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.15, 126.18 and 45.63 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.15 : 126.18 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.15/126.18 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.15x = 126.18 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.15x = 5,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757.59/84.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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