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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.23, 126.44 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.23, 126.44 and 58.47 is: 87.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.23 : 126.44 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.23/126.44 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.23x = 126.44 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.23x = 7,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392.95/84.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.77

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