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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.20, 126.18 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.20, 126.18 and 43.52 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.20 : 126.18 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.20/126.18 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.20x = 126.18 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.20x = 5,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490.72/84.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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