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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.22, 126.09 and 53.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.22, 126.09 and 53.71 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.22 : 126.09 = 53.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.22/126.09 = 53.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.22x = 126.09 × 53.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.22x = 6,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772.29/84.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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