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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.28, 126.46 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.28, 126.46 and 45.76 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.28 : 126.46 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.28/126.46 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.28x = 126.46 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.28x = 5,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786.81/84.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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