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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.27, 126.52 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.27, 126.52 and 55.40 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.27 : 126.52 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.27/126.52 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.27x = 126.52 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.27x = 7,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009.21/84.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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