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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.15, 126.33 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.15, 126.33 and 61.47 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.15 : 126.33 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.15/126.33 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.15x = 126.33 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.15x = 7,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765.51/84.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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