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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.24, 126.24 and 57.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.24, 126.24 and 57.20 is: 85.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.24 : 126.24 = 57.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.24/126.24 = 57.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.24x = 126.24 × 57.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.24x = 7,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220.93/84.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.72

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