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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.33, 126.41 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.33, 126.41 and 57.24 is: 85.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.33 : 126.41 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.33/126.41 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.33x = 126.41 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.33x = 7,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235.42/84.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.80

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