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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.27, 126.31 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.27, 126.31 and 45.77 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.27 : 126.31 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.27/126.31 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.27x = 126.31 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.27x = 5,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781.21/84.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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