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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 115.96 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 115.96 and 55 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 115.96 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/115.96 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 115.96 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 6,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377.80/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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