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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.33, 126.45 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.33, 126.45 and 57.29 is: 85.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.33 : 126.45 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.33/126.45 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.33x = 126.45 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.33x = 7,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243.69/84.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.90

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