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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.35, 126.43 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.35, 126.43 and 64 is: 95.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.35 : 126.43 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.35/126.43 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.35x = 126.43 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.35x = 8,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,091.52/84.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.93

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