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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.22, 116.21 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.22, 116.21 and 52.70 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.22 : 116.21 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.22/116.21 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.22x = 116.21 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.22x = 6,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124.69/84.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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